Christchurch
At
15°C
- Sunrise:
- Sunset:
Mainly fine with high cloud. Rain developing this evening as northwesterlies change strong southerly.
Rain before dawn, with snow possible above 900 metres. Then cloudy, with showers clearing in the afternoon. Southerlies, turning easterly in the afternoon.
Cloudy. Northeasterlies, becoming fresh for a time in the afternoon and evening.
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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Christchurch
Area Description:
Christchurch
Situation:
A strong cold front pushes over the South Island on today, followed by a cold, southerly flow. The front weakens and stalls over the upper South Island tomorrow. Meanwhile a new ridge builds over the South Island from the south but weakens as a sub-tropical low approaches from the north. A large low is expected to move slowly southwards over the Tasman Sea from Wednesday to Friday. A moist, northeast flow associated with the low spreads over New Zealand.
Warnings:
Strong wind advisory
Forecasts:
For Christchurch: Today: Variable 5 knots. Northwest 15 knots developing this afternoon. Changing southerly 25 knots gusting 40 knots early evening, then easing to southwest 15 knots late evening. Sea becoming rough for a time this evening. Cloudy. Poor visibility in evening rain.
Outlook:
For Christchurch: Tuesday: Southwest 15 knots, turning easterly 10 knots in the morning. Rising to easterly 15 knots in the afternoon. Sea slight. Poor visibility in rain, clearing in the afternoon. Wednesday: Northeast 20 knots. Cloudy. Thursday: Northeast 20 knots. Occasional rain or drizzle. Friday: Easterly 20 knots. Rain, turning to drizzle.
Swell:
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Conway
Forecast:
Monday: Northerly 15 knots. Changing southerly 30 knots in the evening. Sea becoming rough. Long period southwest swell rising to 2 metres offshore. Poor visibility in late evening rain.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Tuesday: Southerly 25 knots, easing to easterly 15 knots in the morning. Rough sea easing. Southwest swell 2 metres offshore. Fair visibility in occasional morning rain. Wednesday: Easterly rising to 20 knots in the morning. Moderate southerly swell. Thursday: Easterly 20 knots. Moderate southeast swell dying out. Moderate northeast swell developing. Friday: Northeast 25 knots. Sea rough. Moderate northeast swell.
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Rangitata
Forecast:
Monday: Northerly 15 knots. Changing southerly 35 knots in the afternoon, then easing to 25 knots early evening. Sea becoming very rough for a time. Long period southwest swell rising to 2 metres. Poor visibility in rain developing in the afternoon.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Tuesday: Southerly 20 knots, easing to variable 10 knots in the morning. Northeast 15 knots developing in the afternoon. Moderate sea easing. Southwest swell 2 metres, easing near shore. Poor visibility in early morning rain. Wednesday: Northeast rising to 20 knots in the morning. Moderate southerly swell. Thursday: Northeast 20 knots. Moderate southerly swell dying out. Moderate easterly swell developing. Friday: Northeast 20 knots. Moderate easterly swell.
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Chatham Islands
Forecast:
Monday: Northwest rising to 25 knots early evening. Sea becoming rough. Long period southwest swell 3 metres.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Tuesday: Northwest 25 knots, turning southerly 25 knots in the morning, easing to 15 knots in the afternoon. Rough sea easing. Long period southwest swell rising to 4 metres. Fair visibility in a few morning showers. Wednesday: Southerly 15 knots. Heavy southwest swell easing. Thursday: Southeast 10 knots, turning northeast 15 knots early. Moderate southwest swell. Friday: Northeast 15 knots. Moderate southwest swell.